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D.P6 Explain why meeting the needs of the individuals requires the involvement of
different agencies.
Multi-agency working in health and social care is all about different organisations and
professionals coming together to provide support to individuals and families. This approach
emphasises cooperation among different sectors in health and social care. The goal is to
make sure that individuals receive inclusive support that takes care of their overall
wellbeing.
Different organisations and services collaborate to meet the various needs of service users
and communities in health and social care. The NHS is a key organisation, providing a wide
range of healthcare services. Whether it’s a GP for primary care or a hospital for more
serious issues, the NHS covers a lot of medical needs. Additionally, social services
departments in local governments are also crucial for offering assessments, protection for
vulnerable individuals and providing shelter to them. These services are all about helping
people stay independent and improve their health and wellbeing. They provide everything
from care for adults and children to support for those with disabilities or mental health
issues. Mental health services are also important organisations working to help those facing
mental health challenges. Furthermore, care homes are there for people who need help
with daily activities, whether they’re older adults, have disabilities or have mental health
issues. There are many more organisations and services which aim to enhance the health
and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
In health and social care, commissioning refers to the process of determining the necessary
services and ensuring that they are available to help the community. In July 2022, Integrated
Care Systems (ICSs) took on this responsibility in England. Previously, Clinical Commissioning
Groups (CCGs) were in charge of commissioning services, but they no longer exist. ICSs bring
together various organisations, including NHS and local authorities, to provide health and
care services in local areas. They cover 42 regions in England, serving populations ranging
from half a million to three and a half million people. The Health and Care Act 2022 officially
established ICSs as part of the healthcare system, even though they were already operating
before that.
ICSs have four main goals at their core. Firstly, they aim to improve population health and
healthcare outcomes, ensuring better health results for everyone. Secondly, they strive to
address inequalities in outcomes, experiences and access to healthcare services, advocating
for fairness and equality in health and social care. Thirdly, ICSs aim to enhance productivity
and value for money, improving the distribution and effectiveness of resources. Lastly, they
aim to support broader socio-economic progress by assisting the NHS. Developed in
response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the needs of an ageing population, ICSs emphasise
the importance of efficient services to meet changing healthcare needs and enhance the
wellbeing of service users.
Local authorities commission social services to achieve personalised, community-based
support that promotes health and wellbeing by using evidence, local knowledge, skills and
, resources as best as they can. Local authorities work in close partnerships with other
organisations, such as housing and NHS partners, using guidance such as the Adult Social
Care Outcomes Framework, Making It Real statements and the Public Health Outcomes
Framework.
Since the 1st of April 2013, local authorities have been in charge of enhancing the health of
their community and providing public health services, which includes sexual health services
and programs to tackle drug and alcohol abuse. The Secretary of State still holds the main
responsibility for health improvement, while national public health tasks are managed by
Public Health England. Local social services are obligated to offer welfare services like
residential care for those in need. The NHS takes care of primary health needs, but there can
be disagreements on whether an individual’s care should be funded by the NHS or the local
authority based on means testing.
Health and Wellbeing Boards (HWBs) were introduced by the Health and Social Care Act
2012 as a forum for local and social care leaders. The main focus of the boards is integrating
public services for health and social care. Their role is assessing the needs of their local
population, reducing inequalities in providing healthcare, putting out plans and approaches
for local authorities and NHS England to use to improve their commission decisions and
encouraging more incorporation and more teamwork, such as joint commissioning and
shared leadership. Introduced in April 2015, the Centre of the Care and Health Improvement
Programme aims to aid health and wellbeing boards grow their leadership skills and improve
the integration of services. The boards comprise of key leaders from the health and social
care system. HWBs have no formal powers, they rely on building relationships and powerful
communication skills and are crucial in getting all key leaders together to share ideas and to
establish links between local services.
HWBs can benefit Billy greatly: HWBs evaluate the requirements of the local community,
guaranteeing that Billy’s specific issues, like his homelessness and diet problems, are
acknowledged and managed effectively. By lessening inequalities in healthcare services,
HWBs would make sure that Billy has equal access to tailored support services, no matter his
circumstances.
Assessment and eligibility frameworks are essential tools that help determine the needs of
individuals and ensure that those needs are met. These frameworks play a crucial role in
integrating health and social care services. By using these frameworks, several positive
outcomes can be achieved. First, they aim to make sure that everyone has equal access to
support, regardless of their background or where they live. Second, they help to make
services clearer, more transparent, and more consistent, so people know what they are
entitled to and can get the right support. Third, they focus on the individual’s needs and
preferences, rather than just what services are available, which helps to provide more
personalised care. These frameworks also help health and social care services work together
better by looking at all aspects of a person's needs. They also reduce the need for people to
repeat their stories by sharing information between different agencies and professionals.
Lastly, they encourage a focus on prevention by identifying needs early and addressing them
before they become a bigger problem. Overall, assessment and eligibility frameworks are
crucial for local authorities to make well informed decisions about the services and support
people require based on their individual needs.
D.P6 Explain why meeting the needs of the individuals requires the involvement of
different agencies.
Multi-agency working in health and social care is all about different organisations and
professionals coming together to provide support to individuals and families. This approach
emphasises cooperation among different sectors in health and social care. The goal is to
make sure that individuals receive inclusive support that takes care of their overall
wellbeing.
Different organisations and services collaborate to meet the various needs of service users
and communities in health and social care. The NHS is a key organisation, providing a wide
range of healthcare services. Whether it’s a GP for primary care or a hospital for more
serious issues, the NHS covers a lot of medical needs. Additionally, social services
departments in local governments are also crucial for offering assessments, protection for
vulnerable individuals and providing shelter to them. These services are all about helping
people stay independent and improve their health and wellbeing. They provide everything
from care for adults and children to support for those with disabilities or mental health
issues. Mental health services are also important organisations working to help those facing
mental health challenges. Furthermore, care homes are there for people who need help
with daily activities, whether they’re older adults, have disabilities or have mental health
issues. There are many more organisations and services which aim to enhance the health
and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
In health and social care, commissioning refers to the process of determining the necessary
services and ensuring that they are available to help the community. In July 2022, Integrated
Care Systems (ICSs) took on this responsibility in England. Previously, Clinical Commissioning
Groups (CCGs) were in charge of commissioning services, but they no longer exist. ICSs bring
together various organisations, including NHS and local authorities, to provide health and
care services in local areas. They cover 42 regions in England, serving populations ranging
from half a million to three and a half million people. The Health and Care Act 2022 officially
established ICSs as part of the healthcare system, even though they were already operating
before that.
ICSs have four main goals at their core. Firstly, they aim to improve population health and
healthcare outcomes, ensuring better health results for everyone. Secondly, they strive to
address inequalities in outcomes, experiences and access to healthcare services, advocating
for fairness and equality in health and social care. Thirdly, ICSs aim to enhance productivity
and value for money, improving the distribution and effectiveness of resources. Lastly, they
aim to support broader socio-economic progress by assisting the NHS. Developed in
response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the needs of an ageing population, ICSs emphasise
the importance of efficient services to meet changing healthcare needs and enhance the
wellbeing of service users.
Local authorities commission social services to achieve personalised, community-based
support that promotes health and wellbeing by using evidence, local knowledge, skills and
, resources as best as they can. Local authorities work in close partnerships with other
organisations, such as housing and NHS partners, using guidance such as the Adult Social
Care Outcomes Framework, Making It Real statements and the Public Health Outcomes
Framework.
Since the 1st of April 2013, local authorities have been in charge of enhancing the health of
their community and providing public health services, which includes sexual health services
and programs to tackle drug and alcohol abuse. The Secretary of State still holds the main
responsibility for health improvement, while national public health tasks are managed by
Public Health England. Local social services are obligated to offer welfare services like
residential care for those in need. The NHS takes care of primary health needs, but there can
be disagreements on whether an individual’s care should be funded by the NHS or the local
authority based on means testing.
Health and Wellbeing Boards (HWBs) were introduced by the Health and Social Care Act
2012 as a forum for local and social care leaders. The main focus of the boards is integrating
public services for health and social care. Their role is assessing the needs of their local
population, reducing inequalities in providing healthcare, putting out plans and approaches
for local authorities and NHS England to use to improve their commission decisions and
encouraging more incorporation and more teamwork, such as joint commissioning and
shared leadership. Introduced in April 2015, the Centre of the Care and Health Improvement
Programme aims to aid health and wellbeing boards grow their leadership skills and improve
the integration of services. The boards comprise of key leaders from the health and social
care system. HWBs have no formal powers, they rely on building relationships and powerful
communication skills and are crucial in getting all key leaders together to share ideas and to
establish links between local services.
HWBs can benefit Billy greatly: HWBs evaluate the requirements of the local community,
guaranteeing that Billy’s specific issues, like his homelessness and diet problems, are
acknowledged and managed effectively. By lessening inequalities in healthcare services,
HWBs would make sure that Billy has equal access to tailored support services, no matter his
circumstances.
Assessment and eligibility frameworks are essential tools that help determine the needs of
individuals and ensure that those needs are met. These frameworks play a crucial role in
integrating health and social care services. By using these frameworks, several positive
outcomes can be achieved. First, they aim to make sure that everyone has equal access to
support, regardless of their background or where they live. Second, they help to make
services clearer, more transparent, and more consistent, so people know what they are
entitled to and can get the right support. Third, they focus on the individual’s needs and
preferences, rather than just what services are available, which helps to provide more
personalised care. These frameworks also help health and social care services work together
better by looking at all aspects of a person's needs. They also reduce the need for people to
repeat their stories by sharing information between different agencies and professionals.
Lastly, they encourage a focus on prevention by identifying needs early and addressing them
before they become a bigger problem. Overall, assessment and eligibility frameworks are
crucial for local authorities to make well informed decisions about the services and support
people require based on their individual needs.
